Pelvic Floor Therapy & Pelvic Health

At Ivy Rehab, we believe everyone deserves to feel strong, confident, and supported. Our Pelvic Health Physical Therapy services use compassionate, evidence-based care to help you regain comfort, control, and quality of life.

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FAQs

Do I need a referral for pelvic health therapy at Ivy Rehab?

Referral requirements vary depending on your state and insurance provider. Some locations allow direct access, meaning you can begin pelvic health therapy without a referral, while others may require one from your physician. To ensure a smooth start to your care, we recommend contacting your local Ivy Rehab clinic. Our team can help you understand the requirements in your area and assist with any necessary paperwork or next steps.

What does a pelvic health physical therapist do?

A pelvic health physical therapist specializes in treating conditions related to the pelvic floor—muscles that support bladder, bowel, and sexual function. They use non-surgical methods like manual therapy, exercise, and education to help manage issues such as incontinence, pelvic pain, prolapse, and recovery after childbirth or surgery. At Ivy Rehab, treatment is personalized and evidence-based, with a focus on helping patients feel supported and empowered.

What should I wear to my pelvic floor physical therapy appointment?

Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that allows for easy movement. Depending on your treatment plan, your therapist may ask you to perform light exercises or stretching, so clothing that gives you full range of motion is ideal. If an internal exam or manual therapy is part of your care, you’ll be properly draped to ensure your privacy and comfort at all times. Your therapist will walk you through each step to make sure you feel safe, informed, and respected throughout your visit.

I goofed when filling out the first survey form you sent me! Eric at the Knotbreak Location in Salem was a great therapist! He has a great sense of humor and put me at ease on day 1. I would recommend LT to anyone…they know what they’re doing! I also worked with Kelli, TJ, Chris and Marly, but Eric was the main one who worked with me. My back and I thank you very much! 💯😊
Response from the owner:We value your feedback, thank you for your kind words! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy – Westfield – East Broad St
Excel Physical Therapy in Ramsey is an excellent facility. . Conveniently located with a profession and courteous stash. Debbie Dieter/Barker, the Clinical Director, is highly experienced, worked me hard, and my knee injury healed, and I was back to normal activity in a few weeks. Outstanding care!
Response from the owner:That's wonderful to hear – thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy, Englewood Cliffs
Matt Fleming @ Ivy Rehab and his team are Truly Amazing!! I am so thankful I was referred to Ivy Rehab for physical theraphy for my Vertigo and a second time for my upper back. Matt evaluates your situation, explains your physical therapy sessions while continually coaching and praising your accomplishments throughout every appointment. I feel every client knows Matt is on a personal mission to help everyone on the goal feeling well again. Matt, I am so greatful for your unwavering commiment. Thank You !
Response from the owner:It's great to hear this feedback! Thank you for taking the time to share your review! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Monroe MI
I highly recommend this facility for pediatric physical therapy. The staff is exceptional, and the location is consistently clean and well-maintained. My daughter was treated for torticollis by Dr. Megan Ozimek, whose expertise, kindness, and attentiveness greatly benefited us. Dr. Ozimek excels in both her clinical knowledge and her interactions with both children and their parents. If my daughter requires physical therapy in the future, we would certainly return to Dr. Ozimek.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your kind words; we appreciate your feedback! – The team at Ivy Rehab for Kids, Canton
My son went for the physical therapy for his knee injury. We had a wonderful experience with John as his main therapist. He is very knowledgeable, competent and kind. He kept me informed about my son’s progress all through his sessions and was always available to address any concerns we had. John, Aaron, Josh, Christian and Ebony are all very friendly and make a great team. My son always enjoyed his therapy sessions. Highly recommend!!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts, we appreciate you! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy, Westfield
I checked in at Ivy PT with a trifecta of back issues: deteriorating discs, herniated discs and bulging discs, resulting in limited mobility/flexibility as well as leg numbness. Fast forward 3 months, and the improvement after receiving excellent care from Victoria is notable. Victoria challenged me when planning my sessions, but was very mindful of my limitations. She, along with those manning the front desk, the PT assistants, and the rest of the therapists, are super friendly and engaging and I highly recommend this facility.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your kind words; we appreciate your feedback! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Briarcliff Manor
I have never been able to commit to PT before because it was time consuming and never really helped the source of my pain. When I was referred to Ivy Rehab in Indian Trail by my primary doctor, he had nothing but great things to say about Brian. I was reluctant but went to my first appointment to hear Brian out. When he explained to me that he wasn't just going to address the plantar fasciitis/tear in my left foot and the pain in my right knee (caused by low cartilage and a previous meniscus tear) but was going to approach it as a "hips down" therapy/approach I was intrigued. He wanted to not only address my current pain but also wanted to fix/strengthen/address the areas that were CAUSING my pain and were responsible for the wear and tear I had done to both my foot and knee. With each visit, he would remove knots in my calves, hips, lower back, etc. with a mixture of finger pressure/compression, tens unit + heating pad, cupping and muscle scraping as well as he would have me stretch and strength train. I went to him 2 times a week for 10 weeks. My main goal was to get my quality of life back. I was tired of hobbling around because I had pain in my right and left legs/knees/feet. I wanted to walk normally again, to be able to garden and be on my feet for a few hours without feeling alot of pain. I thank Brian for getting me there! Brian and his team are friendly, knowledgeable and dare I say fun (I mean, how can PT be fun, right?!). I would highly recommend Brian's Ivy Rehab location for anyone in need of physical therapy!
Response from the owner:Your kind words brighten our day – thank you for sharing! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Indian Trail
The staff here are tremendous. From the start they make you feel like your part of their family. They are very attentive to your needs and workbvery well together to provide the best care and treatment. Highly recommend Ivy Rehab. Kristin, Olivia, Abhishek, Rachel, and Chelsea thank you all. To the other staff thank you as well.
Response from the owner:We value your feedback, thank you for your kind words! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Kokomo
My son has been going to Theraplay at Bensalem Pa since he was 6 months old. He is now 3. The care that the therapists give here is second to none. Only one word can describe them, AMAZING. All the staff are amazing and so kind. I am so happy that my son was discharged by his doctor. But, at the same time my wife and I are troubled since our son will not see the amazing staff here. They are like family to us and they truly help and love your kids. They are so easy to work with and I can’t say one negative thing about them. Most importantly they have helped my son is so many ways. They have given us tools that I never knew existed which helped my son walk, talk, and made his hand surgery a success. They know how to deal with special need kids and were so kind to my son. My boy is autistic level 2 and he loves his therapist there. When he was having a rough time they comforted him so much. To the point that he could not wait to go there. Personally I think they helped him socialize more too. Please, don’t worry if your kids go here, they will get exceptional care. They will be treated with love and your kid, I guarantee, will want to come to Theraplay 😀 Not only are the therapists amazing but the office staff make your life so easy. Scheduling appointments is so easy with them. They work with your schedule too and bend over backwards to make your life easier To all the staff at Theraplay THANK YOU SO MUCH. You truly helped my son achieve things that he would have not achieved. From the bottom of our hearts thank you and we love you like family. If my son needs anything else down the road I will definitely use your amazing services again 😀 We will definitely be visiting you in the future 😀 thanks again Love Chuck and Chrissy
Response from the owner:It’s great to hear this feedback! Thank you for taking the time to share your review! – The team at Ivy Rehab for Kids, Bensalem
Everyone I worked with here was amazing you should go if you need physical therapy. The therapists are thoughtful listeners and know how to push you to get stronger — and it is in a convenient location. What more could you want? Ivy was the only team that was able to figure out my issue and get me back on my feet (or rather bike). Two prior places really never seemed to find the root cause and so I was frustrated and floundering until I found Ivy. Thank you team!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the fantastic rating, we're so grateful! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Brooklyn – Fort Greene
When my orthopedic doctor recommended PT for my neck issue, I was initially skeptical since my previous PT experiences were not great. However, that changed with Excel. Aaron & John are both great and made the whole process seamless. They have a variety of therapies available and between that and my exercise program I was fixed up in 7 weeks. They have extended hours so fitting in all my appointments was easier than I expected. I have a plan to continue moving forward at home, my pain is gone and I feel stronger than when I started. I would not hesitate to go back to them if I ever have a need!
Response from the owner:Thank you for taking the time to share this review, it means so much! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy – Westfield – East Broad St
I would highly recommend Ivy PT. I have been to other places over the years and they are the best. The services I have from Ethan during my post shoulder rehab is excellent. He is patient, thorough, attentive and explains everything every step of the way. I am so glad I found them!
Response from the owner:We're so happy to hear this feedback – thank you for choosing us! The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Cary
Been to lots of Physical Therapy for my ankle. When you walk in you feel welcome. Stuff goes out of their way to ensure you get the treatment possible.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your kind words, we appreciate your feedback! – The team at Ivy Rehab for Kids, Virginia Beach!
Incredible experience. When I first started physical therapy I did not have any strength or flexibility in my knee after multiple surgeries including ACL. Chris and team provided excellent care and rehab to help me get back to my old level of activity. I couldn’t have done it without them. Thank you!
Response from the owner:We value your feedback, thank you for your kind words! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Caledonia
I came to the Moorestown Ivy Rehab location in severe pain due to a biking injury to my hip. Tanner, Sam, and the rest of the Ivy team were very friendly, professional, and technically knowledgeable. After about 7 weeks of therapy, I have no pain and can happily resume cycling. They made my experience comfortable and pleasant, for which I'm truly grateful.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your positive feedback, it means the world to us! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Moorestown
Throughout a whole year of PT for multiple injuries Cosimo would listen and adjust therapy as i went along. Everyone is treated as a family this is the place to go hands down.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review, we really appreciate it! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy, Hackensack
Ivy Rehab Blue Bells provides such a positive and inviting environment. They always have music playing and a topic of the day to get the whole clinic talking. Recovery wise, I worked most closely with Steve. He made my long recovery feel so much faster. He genuinely cared about me and my progress and pushed me every session to get better. Steve always threw new exercises at me to keep my long recovery interesting. He challenged me to do more and to push myself, because of this I gained strength back much faster than I anticipated and was even cleared back to sports 3 months early! Although Steve was my main PT I also worked with Matt and Dan, they also brought the same positive encouragement and energy to each session and made my recovery possible!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts, we appreciate you! – The team at The Physical Therapy & Wellness Institute, Blue Bell!
From the ease of scheduling my appointments, to the personal care I received, everything was fabulous! Brian listened to my concerns and tailored a plan to address all of my needs. He used many different therapies, which included dry needling and cupping. I had never experienced either of these things, and although I wasn’t a fan of the needles, they really did help. The stretches and exercises he had me do were things I could do at home, which kept me mobile in between visits. On graduation day, Brian gave me printouts of many things I could continue to do after my therapy was complete. I would highly recommend Brian and his staff at Ivy Rehab to anyone needing help with mobility issues. Thanks again, Brian!! Frank D
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review, we really appreciate it! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Indian Trail
Ivy Rehab Conshohocken is the greatest! I just finished a course of physical therapy for knee replacement and have completed rehabilitation there for other physical matters over the past four years. From reception and check-in to the technicians and therapists, all are courteous, friendly, knowledgeable and fully helpful. Adam, Emily and Tyler went beyond my expectations for physical therapy, treating the whole person and addressing the inter-relatedness of injuries to functions, feelings and well-being. I would never have thought of wound care for the incision, massaging it to break up scar tissue! I have not had a bad experience at other facilities, but am completely satisfied with treatment at this E. Hector Street branch of Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy. Full recovery!
Response from the owner:Your kind review made our day, thank you so much! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Conshohocken
I've been in PT for various issues over the past several months. My therapist, Dr. Hayley Stewart, has been absolutely wonderful! She is so caring and compassionate. She implements therapy programs to best work with each scenario and offers alternatives when I struggle. I was pretty emotional during my first visit which was quite embarrassing; however, she took time to listen and gain a full understanding of my situation and concerns and put me at ease. I will ALWAYS stick with Dr. Stewart for all of my PT needs. She is truly amazing! I'd also like to give a shout out to Kyle. He's on top of everything and does his best to accommodate my scheduling needs. In the midst of all of the busyness up front receiving and checking out patients, his demeanour is always pleasant and professional. The rest of the staff are very friendly as well!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review, we really appreciate it! – The team at Synergy Rehab and Wellness – Staunton
If you're looking for a place for rehabilitation, then look no further!! This one stop shop does it all!! This Dynamic duo of Joe & Holly will get you back in shape no matter the injury, small or big!! I will put them up against any practice in the business and you can take this from someone that has had plenty of experience with several rehabilitation places. The quality of work they put in to attend to your needs is what you need to get you back into the quality of life you're looking for!! Also, it's just a pleasant place to be, down to the receptionist Collen who is great at what she does! She goes above and beyond to make your experience the best you've had!! It's a place that you can't wait to get to, instead of a place you're dreading to go. All around 5 Star service and I stand on that!!
Response from the owner:It's always wonderful to hear such kind feedback , we appreciate you! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy – West Deptford – 1007 Mantua Pke